Amasya Historical Day Tour – Castles, Tombs & Waterfalls

Explore Amasya’s Timeless Treasures on a Full‑Day Excursion

Set off from your hotel in Amasya for a captivating daily tour that weaves together the city’s dramatic natural scenery and its layered past. In just seven hours you’ll wander through Ottoman mansions, scale an ancient hill‑top fortress, and stand beneath a legendary waterfall, all while a knowledgeable English‑speaking guide brings each story to life.

• Hazeranlar Mansion – 19th‑century civil architecture turned ethnographic museum.
• Amasya Castle – 700 m‑high citadel with Persian, Roman and Byzantine layers.
• Cilanbolu Well – 150‑step well at the heart of the castle.
• Rock Tombs – Hellenistic limestone tombs of the Pontic kings.
• Ferhat & Sirin Waterfall – Romantic cascade from a classic Turkish love tale.
• Gök Madrasa – Seljuk‑style mosque, tomb and madrasa crowned with turquoise tiles.
• Burmali Minare Mosque – Iconic spiralling minaret overlooking the city.
• Beyazit Mosque – Historic place of worship and architectural landmark.

The journey begins at Hazeranlar Mansion in the Yaliboyu quarter, where the museum’s collection of hand‑woven carpets, kilims, silver jewelry and 19th‑century kitchenware offers a vivid glimpse into everyday life of the Ottoman elite. From there the tour climbs to Amasya Castle, perched on Harsena Mount. Legends attribute its foundation to King Mithridates of Pontus, yet the stone walls have felt the footsteps of Persians, Romans, Byzantines and finally the Ottomans, who used the fortress as a refuge for the young prince Şehzade Çelebi Mehmed during Timur’s invasion.

Descending into the castle’s courtyard, you’ll descend the 150‑step Cilanbolu Well, a remarkable engineering feat that once supplied fresh water to the garrison. The next stop, the Rock Tombs, are hewn directly into the limestone cliffs and served as royal burial chambers for the Pontic dynasty until the Roman annexation in 26 BC. Their austere façades and intricate carvings speak of a once‑powerful kingdom that made Amasya its capital.

After a leisurely lunch featuring vegetarian, halal and meat options, the group will visit the enchanting Ferhat & Sirin Waterfall, the natural backdrop of a tragic love story that has inspired poets for centuries. The tour concludes with the Gök Madrasa, a 13th‑century Seljuk masterpiece whose dome shimmers in turquoise tiles, followed by quick visits to the Burmali Minare and Beyazit Mosques, both integral to Amasya’s skyline.

Practical notes: the excursion is fully guided in English, runs at a relaxed pace suitable for all ages, and includes all entrance fees. Comfortable, air‑conditioned, non‑smoking transport ensures a pleasant ride between sites. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a bottle of water, and a camera to capture the city’s panoramic vistas.